SOCIETY
One killed in tusker attack in Jhapa
One killed in tusker attack in Jhapa
DAMAK (Jhapa), June 2: One person was killed when a wild elephant attacked him at Haldibari in the district last night.
Jun 02, 2017
WORLD
South Sudan: 15 children die in botched vaccine campaign
South Sudan: 15 children die in botched vaccine campaign
NAIROBI, Kenya, June 2: Fifteen young children have died in a botched measles vaccination campaign that saw people as young as 12 years old administering the vaccines, South Sudan's government announced Friday.
Jun 02, 2017
WORLD
Smoke from fire kills 36 in Philippine casino attack
Smoke from fire kills 36 in Philippine casino attack
MANILA, Philippines, June 2: A gunman stormed a crowded Manila casino early Friday and used gasoline to set gambling tables on fire, creating clouds of smoke that swept through the crowds and killed at least 36 people, police said. The gunman, who had fled with more than $2 million in stolen casino...
Jun 02, 2017
POLITICS
House speaker to meet with top leaders to settle row over parliamentary work procedure
House speaker to meet with top leaders to settle row over pa...
KATHMANDU, June 2: House Speaker Onsari Gharti has called a meeting of heavyweights of major political parties with a view to settling the row over parliamentary work procedure. It has been learned that the meeting will begin at 3 pm at Singhadurbar .
Jun 02, 2017
My City
Want to party till dawn? Lakeside is the place!
Want to party till dawn? Lakeside is the place!
Lakeside Pokhara goes to sleep late and wakes up even later. Late night parties are what make the place exciting. As night gets darker and winds get colder, Lakeside bustles with loud music and dance. Locals come here after a long day’s work to relieve stress, while tourists—including both domestic...
Jun 02, 2017
My City
Mushrooming smartphone shops in New Road
Mushrooming smartphone shops in New Road
Nowadays, smartphones have turned into a necessity. From vegetable vendors to small kids, everyone is swiping on their phones following their Facebook feed, texting and playing games. One must wonder where these phone shops are located and how people can get their hands on one so easily.
Jun 02, 2017
My City
MyCity Social Buzz
MyCity Social Buzz
Do you think the cycle lanes that we currently have is enough for the city? What else do you think cyclists of the city want?
Jun 02, 2017
My City
The historical significance of Pote Bazaar
The historical significance of Pote Bazaar
Pote, exclusively considered traditional ‘shauvagya chinna’ among Hindu women, was never a part of mainstream Hindu fashion, rather an adaptation of ancient Iranian jewelry. Ras Joshi, a cultural expert at Tribhuwan University, says that these beads were brought over by Muslim settlers from Iran dur...
Jun 02, 2017
My City
Sithi Nakha : More than tradition
Sithi Nakha : More than tradition
People have little knowledge about Sithi Nakha today. Houses are abuzz since the morning, family members gather around and different food items are served, especially Wo (Newari dish made of lentils) and Chatamari (Newari dishes made of rice flour).
Jun 02, 2017
My City
Ayushman Joshi and his inspirations
Ayushman Joshi and his inspirations
A hopeless romantic at heart, Ayushman Joshi loves the idea of mellow music that touches his heart, much like how he has touched millions of hearts with his performance in Chapali Height 2. Shuvechchha Ghimire of Republica sat down with him to discuss his career and his studies.
Jun 02, 2017